Hua Manyue

Hua Manyue, whose name translates to 'Blume Vollmond' (Flower Full Moon), is a fictional character in Fang Fang's novel set during the Chinese Civil War. She is portrayed as a wealthy landowner's daughter whose life spirals into despair due to her addiction to gambling and the oppressive sociopolitical climate of Maoist China. As the narrative unfolds, Hua is depicted navigating the horrors of war and the societal changes brought by the Communist Party, ultimately finding herself trapped in a world of survival and moral ambiguity.